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2010 Board of Directors

Michael Sestric, Chair, Facilities Planning Services
Jen Matheson, Secretary, NAYA (Native American Youth & Family Center)
John Marshall, Treasurer, Underwriter, Portland Development Commission
Elaine Albrich, Attorney, Stoel Rives LLP
Loren Clark, Commercial Real Estate, US Bank
Devin Culbertson, Housing Developer, Northwest Housing Alternatives
Frank Dadulla, TV Services, Portland Public Schools
Mike Greenfield, Principal, Process Shift LLC
Ben Kaiser, Principal, The Kaiser Group
Jorden Leonard, Multnomah County Library
Jan Mann, Senior Escrow Officer, Pacific Northwest Title
Lynda Moore, Adjunct Research Assistant, Portland State University
Damin Tarlow, Project Manager, Gerding/Edlen Development

* 1/3 of Proud Ground board members are Proud Ground homeowners

Advisory Board

Dianne Alves, Director of Major Gifts, Portland State University
Susan Brown, Vice President & Area Manager, Umpqua Bank
Adam Davis, Partner, Davis, Hibbits & Midghall, inc.
Tom Kelly, President, Neil Kelly Remodeling
Neal Sacon, Attorney, Portland Family of Funds

Affiliations are listed for informational purposes only

Staff

Kathy Armstrong, Deputy Director
Jesse Beason, Executive Director
Destin Ferdun, Project Manager
Maurice Higdon, Fiscal Manager
Edward Gutiérrez, Community Outreach Coordinator
Katie Ullrich, Homeownership Program Manager
Steve Whitson, Project Manager


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our goals

Prosperous families. Today, home equity represents more than 80% of the typical family's wealth. But owning a home provides more than equity. Homeownership also means stable payments, a secure place to call home and an opportunity to invest in the future.

Smart investments. Home ownership remains beyond the reach of many families. Our community invests in Proud Ground to give families access to affordable homeownership, and all of the related benefits, for generations to come.

Strong communities. Vibrant neighborhoods depend on stable families and businesses that are invested in their neighborhood and community. From the local school to the corner store to city hall, the whole community benefits when a family owns their home.

Help support stable, strong communities.